I remember well when so many Russians came to Thailand, so many hotels had an off limits for them!
Then because of the bad economy and the very low currency they didn't come so many, Thailand was crying!
Now see some thousands of Russians and, EUREKA welcome the Russians!
We will see how many and how long they will come again!

2 hours ago, kwan said:

 

Just LOVE those hammer & sickels, Comrade.

3 hours ago, Sticky Wicket said:

Chinese, Indians and Russians.

Spitting, shìtting and shouting.

being surrounded by these type of tourists is what's making Thailand a worse value for money tourist destination, not exchange rates or rising costs

how many are hookers?

12 minutes ago, malibukid said:

 how many are hookers?

Coals to Newcastle

Oh well, it was nice while it lasted

I think TAT missed the boat with western tourists.  Good luck with the 2nd and 3rd shelf.

3 hours ago, Gweiloman said:

Seems like the only group of tourists that TVF posters approve of are the knuckle dragging, bar stool sitting sexpat in Pattaya. 

If you care to get off your high horse and ponder the facts , TAT are celebrating a number of visitors who may arrive NEXT YEAR !

That degree of absurdity suggests that the tourist outlook is somewhat more shakey than even the most bitter TV member thinks.

After 20 years travelling in Thailand I personally have never set foot in Pattaya up to now , but given your recomendation I shall have a look next month.

Prior to the Chinese invasion, Thais where more then unhappy about the Russians as Tourists.

Having seen that there is much worse, now they welcome them - or their money.

Be careful what you wish for, Thailand

1 hour ago, bristolgeoff said:

The bar owners will not get their trade,some may the Russian tea room will.lets wait and see

What you saying? the Russians dont drink? I think you need to get more

and i remember when in 1990 1.5 rubles got you a bottle of Georgian champagne in a fine restaurant....

Dozens of Russian only Charter flights due between NEW YEAR AND SONGKRAN 

Soooo ! They are not actually here yet then !

Sounds like these Aircraft are Pies to me

6 minutes ago, ChipButty said:

What you saying? the Russians dont drink? I think you need to get more

Sure they drink but mostly its bought from Seven. On numerous occasions I have seen Russians ejected from bars for bringing in their own booze.

Just now, Cake Monster said:

Dozens of Russian only Charter flights due between NEW YEAR AND SONGKRAN 

Soooo ! They are not actually here yet then !

Sounds like these Aircraft are Pies to me

There are Russians here now seen quite a few around

Just now, joecoolfrog said:

Sure they drink but mostly its bought from Seven. On numerous occasions I have seen Russians ejected from bars for bringing in their own booze.

OK, I've never seen that I was once sat in a bar in Patong were they ordered a bottle of Sangsom 1500 Baht I thought you robbing so an so

So I hope TAT has informed all 7/11 shops to stock up Vodka and beer. Not to forget hiring more strong bouncers in the walking street area.

Things must be desperate if they are happy about russians coming to visit. Yakk

When I was last in Hua  Hin  there were Russian families

staying at our hotel found them to be very sociable and friendly people

 Were not causing any problems at all

2 hours ago, legend49 said:

The Russians - once scared off foreign travel including Thailand due to the collapse of the rouble - are now back in droves. 

 

Rouble has fallen further against the US dollar so this is total bull s%%t media piece. I have been in Russia for the last two years on assignments, first year exchange rate was 55 rouble to $1, last year it got worse to 59 rouble to $1. Currently today is peaking downhill at 64 rouble to $1. Pity the writers dont check their facts before making up stories.

The story doesn't say that they are back because the rouble improved, just that they stopped coming for a while when it went down.

 

 

Rooster

Quality prevails ????

Oh frabjous day!   Anyone else having borscht tonight in celebration?

6 hours ago, webfact said:

Naew Na reported that Nong Nuch gardens was giving a big "Nobro pozhalovat' v Tailand" (welcome to Thailand) for the Russians. 

 

And that welcome to Thailand includes double-pricing there, doesn't it?

It's just more smoke and mirrors - anything to take the attention away from the stupidly inflated baht because any REAL attempts to reign it in will upset the rich (who are in control of everything in Thailand).

6 hours ago, ChipButty said:

It's true I spoke with Inoff the Red the Russians are coming to Phuket

Well I’ve just spoken to Eva Vestoff, and she ain’t coming this year

The Russians are coming 

The Russians are coming. 

Wow, Get back to Sour Faces, No manners , cutting in line at 7/11,No Tipping ,  what’s not to Love...Thailand is Saved, lol The Thais are dancing in the streets

6 hours ago, RJRS1301 said:

Nice to know that the Russians are the answer to the tourism dilemma .

Personally i find groups of Russians not only extremely rude and pushy, but loud and arrogant. Pity the locals having to put up with them in large numbers again.

 

 

The same was said about the Israelis 20 years ago, but now that would be anti semitic. 

Hmmm..... Yes Thailand needs more Russian tourists.... Cough.... Cough

i see a few in JOMTIEN,,  7/11 - Family Mart  profits through the roof,